SOLUTION: Please help with this problem 1/2x - 2 = 1/3(x-2) Your help will be greatfully appreciated because I'm confused.

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1/2x - 2 = 1/3(x-2)
Your help will be greatfully appreciated because I'm confused. This question is from textbook

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying by 6 (3*2) will clear the fractions

3x-12=2(x-2) ... 3x-12=2x-4 ... subtracting 2x and adding 12 gives x=8